Issue - meetings

Purpose

1.    To provide feedback on the trial to provide some residents in Cosham with a wheelie bin for rubbish.

2.    To provide options, and a recommendation, for the development of the collection of household rubbish in Portsmouth.

2. Recommendations

1.    That the operational roll-out, measures and feedback of the trial for wheelie bins for rubbish in Highbury are noted.

2.    That the options available are reviewed, taking note of the legal and financial comments

3.    In line with the current strategic approach of the council, it is recommended that Option 3 is taken forward. This would see the following:

4.    Continue with the trial in Highbury for at least another six months.

5.    Extend the trial of wheelie bins for rubbish across selected parts of the city

6.    Undertaking a trial for rubbish restriction in an area where the houses are flat-fronted.

Paul Fielding, Operations Manager introduced his report and in response to questions explained that

·         The sacks will be weighted to prevent them from blowing away.

·         The exact details of the scheme will be tailored to respond to the needs of each ward.

·         Officers will monitor the situation and respond as necessary.

·         Residents can put more than one bag out per week if required.

·         Lessons were learnt from the trial in Highbury and good feedback was received.

·         Fareham and Havant residents' rubbish is collected fortnightly in bigger bins.

Councillor New thanked the team for all their hard work.

DECISIONS

Councillor Rob New decided that:

1.    That the operational roll-out, measures and feedback of the trial for wheelie bins for rubbish in Highbury are noted.

2.    That the options available are reviewed, taking note of the legal and financial comments

3.    In line with the current strategic approach of the council, it is recommended that Option 3 is taken forward.  This would see the following:

·         Continue with the trial in Highbury for at least another six months.

·         Extend the trial of wheelie bins for rubbish across selected parts of the city

·         Undertaking a trial for rubbish restriction in an area where the houses are flat-fronted.